nonreciprocal

re·cip·ro·cal

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Definitions of nonreciprocal word

adjective nonreciprocal given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect. 1
adjective nonreciprocal given, performed, felt, etc., in return: reciprocal aid. 1
adjective nonreciprocal corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent: reciprocal privileges at other health clubs. 1
adjective nonreciprocal Grammar. (of a pronoun or verb) expressing mutual relationship or action: “Each other” and “one another” are reciprocal pronouns. 1
adjective nonreciprocal inversely related or proportional; opposite. 1
adjective nonreciprocal Mathematics. noting expressions, relations, etc., involving reciprocals: a reciprocal function. 1

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

1560-70; < Latin reciproc(us) returning, reciprocal + -al1

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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